02/05/2026
A tree fire near Sedgwick had started spreading into nearby grass and scrub today, prompting a response from Sedgwick Fire Brigade, along with crews from Mandurang and Axe Creek. 🔥
Sedgwick crews quickly turned out both tankers and arrived on scene promptly, working to stop the fire from spreading any further.
Access to the paddock was limited, which meant the brigade’s larger Tanker 1 could not get in where it needed to.
That left the job to Sedgwick’s smaller, community-funded Tanker 2, which was able to gain access and help crews attack the fire directly.
Once the flames were brought under control, crews then got to work with rakehoes, digging through burnt ground and leaf litter to make sure the fire was fully extinguished and would not reignite.
Sedgwick Fire Brigade thanked everyone who assisted at the scene and said the incident showed the value of ongoing community support.
The brigade also reminded residents that even as the weather cools, fire risk has not disappeared.
Grass, scrub, leaf litter and timber can still catch, so locals are being urged to stay vigilant.
